Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Oxtro Broch
Oxtro Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Oxtro Broch is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Oxtro Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This structure is a type of Iron Age roundhouse, notable for its dry-stone construction and historical significance in understanding ancient Scottish society.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1214, -3.3052
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1385607390 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxtro Broch?
- Oxtro Broch is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LY).
- What is Oxtro Broch?
- Oxtro Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oxtro Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LY.
- Is Oxtro Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Oxtro Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oxtro Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.